METRO VANCOUVER ORGANICS BAN TIMELINE
Prior to January 1, 2015
Many businesses, households and institutions recycle food scraps regularly.
Metro Vancouver, your city, many property managers, business improvement areas and other business groups have been preparing
for the ban for the past couple of years.
January 1 to June 30, 2015
The Organics Disposal Ban is enforced through education. Loads of waste brought to a transfer station with over 25% food will be
identified, and the hauler of that load will be reminded of the ban and provided with information.
All businesses and residential buildings are encouraged to plan and introduce food scraps recycling programs during this time frame.
July 1 to December 31, 2015
Financial enforcement begins. Waste loads with more than 25% visible food will be surcharged an additional 50% of the cost of
disposal (eg. A $100 load will be charged $150).
All businesses and residential buildings are encouraged to introduce and improve food scraps recycling programs during this time frame.
January 2016 →
The amount of food scraps allowed in the garbage will be lowered, likely to 10% and then 5% as with other disposal bans.
By now, most buildings should have food scraps recycling programs in place.